Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Coffee Rolls, a luscious twist on the classic cinnamon roll that coffee lovers will adore. These fluffy pastries are infused with rich coffee flavor and topped with a creamy coffee frosting, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat. Their impressive presentation and sumptuous taste will surely impress both coffee aficionados and casual snackers alike. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable options, you can create these aromatic rolls to suit any occasion—from cozy mornings at home to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ cup whole milk (warm)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ⅔ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Instant coffee granules
Instructions
- Prepare tangzhong by whisking flour and water in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk mixture and egg; knead until shaggy.
- Incorporate softened butter gradually, then knead until smooth.
- Allow dough to rise until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough, spread filling made of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and coffee. Roll and cut into pieces.
- Let rolls rise again before baking at 325°F for about 20–23 minutes.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and instant coffee.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg